creatine, CLA and whey protein

A recently published Canadian study with 52 men and 17 women examined the influence of the combined intake of creatine, whey protein and CLA on strength and muscle enhancement in comparison to a placebo (control oil) or only creatine plus whey protein (1). The rationale behind is based on the energy delivering properties of creatine in order to train harder, the building material for muscle synthesis of the whey protein, as well as the anti-catabolic effect on muscle mass of CLA.
Indeed, the group with the creatine, whey protein and CLA stack demonstrated a greater increase in bench-press of 67% (16.2 vs. 9.7%) and leg-press of 70% (13.1 vs. 7.7%) against the other two groups combined. This outcome resulted in greater gain of lean muscle mass of 84% (2.4 vs. 1.3%)! Obviously all three groups undertook an identical resistance training on six days weekly during six weeks. During this time a daily supplementation with 9 g creatine, 6 g CLA, and 36 g whey protein was maintained.
Product suggestion: 3 x daily right before a main meal take 2 capsules CLA. Additionally, after getting up in the morning and right after your work-out take 1 CELL MAXIMIZER drink, enriched with 2 scoops of WHEY 94 CFM.

Literatur

(1) Cornish SM, et al: Conjugated Linoleic Acid Combined With Creatine Monohydrate and Whey Protein Supplementation During Strength Training. Int. J of Sports Nutr & Energy Metabolism, 19(1), 2009.